danny Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 I threw my chain, but I had a case saver. The case still was slightly damaged and I noticed a hairline crack right above the sprocket. I haven't ridden the bike since, but I am assuming it is going to leak a bit due to its location. Does anyone think jb weld will hold up? Has anyone tried it? Quote
AKheathen Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 I threw my chain, but I had a case saver. The case still was slightly damaged and I noticed a hairline crack right above the sprocket. I haven't ridden the bike since, but I am assuming it is going to leak a bit due to its location. Does anyone think jb weld will hold up? Has anyone tried it? i highly doubt jbweld would hold up in a spot like that, even if you trenched it. i would have it welded, or brazed with mag rod. Quote
TJScott Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 yes, get some aluminum wire if you want to be safe and weld it up. liquid metal works great too! put a few coats of both liquid metal and jb weld on, thats what i did and i never had a problem. Quote
SandRageShee Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 man...youd be amazed how well jb weld will hold up.. ive bought 3 basket case banshee's that the chain was thrown...and cracked the hell outta the cases there was more jb weld than case on one..and it didnt leak at ALL just be sure to clean the area good.. adjust ur chain.. dont do it again cases are expensive..trust me..3 sets of basket cases..i will not put jb weld on mine. Quote
danny Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Posted March 20, 2009 Thanks guys... I think I will try JB Weld before I decide to completely replace the cases. I put together the motor not too long ago and I didn't want to have to rip it apart again, but I thought I would get some input on using JB Weld before I did it. I will look into liquid metal as well and if anyone else has had any luck with another product or method please let me know. Thanks Quote
AKheathen Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 Well, if you are gonna try jb weld, cut into the crack a little bit first Quote
danny Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Posted March 20, 2009 Well, if you are gonna try jb weld, cut into the crack a little bit first Do you mean actually make the crack larger? I'm sorry if I don't understand. Thanks Quote
AKheathen Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 Do you mean actually make the crack larger? I'm sorry if I don't understand. Thanks if you dig the crack out a little bit with a dremel, or die grinder, you can get it in the crack, making a joint that is much stronger than simply putting it on the crack Quote
pinned247 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) You could also drill a small hole at the end of the crack to stop it from spreading. I think AKheathen means just to "V" it out a little. Edited March 20, 2009 by pinned247 Quote
killshee Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 or u could just sand it up nice and jb weld it. i dont see any point in making the crack worse than it already is if it doesnt hold time for a new case. why "band-aid" as they say. i did the same thing and mine doesnt leek but im still keeping my eye out for a cheep set of cases lol :ermm: Quote
danny Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Posted March 20, 2009 oh, thanks so much guys. I will give it a shot. Yeah, I know the hard reality is that I will have to replace the case at some point. I just don't want to have the shee down right now. Thanks Quote
AKheathen Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 in my years of experience as a mechanic, I've seen jbweld fail for 3 main reasons. improper mix, lack of adhesion, and cracking. dredging and drilling the crack won't make it any worse, but will make the joint stronger. the best bet is some magnesium rod, which uses propane or mapp gas, but takes practice, and you'll need a new seal, if the crack is to it Quote
killshee Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 i wasnt trying to start anything lol i was just saying like i didnt see the poing in doing all that as long as u clean it good but i gess it could make sence to trench it a lil Quote
pinned247 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 I say if you decide to JB it, do it the right way. V it and drill it. If not, that crack might come back to haunt you. If you decide to just go ahead and weld it (or have somone else do it) it won't cost that much and it shouldn't be too hard to do. Quote
AKheathen Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 i wasnt trying to start anything lol i was just saying like i didnt see the poing in doing all that as long as u clean it good but i gess it could make sence to trench it a lil haha how could i argue with an avatar like that Quote
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